. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION TRAVELING ON SLOPES To prevent the machine from tipping over or slipping to the side, always do as follows. Keep the work equipment at height (A) 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in) above the ground) so that it can be lowered immediately to the ground to stop the machine in case of emergency. Always travel straight up or down a slope. Traveling at an angle or across the slope is extremely dangerous. Do not turn on slopes or travel across slopes. Always go down to a flat place to change the position of the machine, then travel on to the slope again. the machine may slip. brake to stop the machine.
When traveling downhill, never shift gear or place the transmission at neutral. It is dangerous not to use the braking force of the engine. Always place the transmission in a low gear before starting to travel downhill. pedal to control the travel speed. travels with the bucket facing downhill, there is danger that the machine may tip over. 2 - 28 Travel on grass, fallen leaves, or wet steel plates with low sp eed. Even with slight slopes there is a hazard that If the engine stops, depress the brake pedal immediately, low er the bucket to the ground, and apply the parking When traveling downhill, travel slowly.
If necessary, use the braking force of the engine together with the brake When traveling up or down hills with a loaded bucket, always travel with the bucket facing uphill. If the machine METHOD OF USING BRAKES When the machine is traveling, do not rest your foot on the br ake pedal. If you travel with your foot resting on the pedal, the brake will always be applied, and this will cause th e brakes to overheat and fail. Do not depress the brake pedal repeatedly if not necessary. When traveling downhill, use the braking force of the engine, and always use the right brake pedal at the same time. Set to the lock-up and use the braking force of the engine.